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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

Ecliptic · Ecliptic

Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...

RJ65 · RJ65

Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...

pcdc · pcdc

We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.

Lola Hughes · Lola Hughes

Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...

Shazza and Don · Shazza and Don

Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...

Oldie · Oldie

We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...

Oldie · Oldie

Just a query is it ok to be a member when we only have an onsite van. -- Edited by Oldie on Wednesday 18th of December 2019 05:32:10 AM

Bingo · Bingo

Hi guys Bingo here just joined up as we are heading off in mid January From nsw.Have brought a van and wondering weather i need a Gen set and what type to get cheers look forward to your response

Corndoggy · Corndoggy

Hi all. Been a while just reading post. Registered and able to post now.

tracks · tracks

Hi All, Stumbled onto this site while researching info on batteries, glad I did, what a wealth of knowledge on here from experienced travellers. I'm not new to camping and 4x4ing, spent many years (45+) with tents and swags and still do, this has been passed on the my kids and now they have young childre...

reynolds · reynolds

Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R

RichardK · RichardK

Hi All, I have been following this site for some time now and thought it would be a good time to join. Myself and my lovely wife (Dru) are retired and generally spend around 6 months of the year touring, usually in the summer as we are AFL fans and members of a club so winter time is taken up with football. We t...

Heeler · Heeler

https://www.microair.net/products/easystart-364-3-ton-single-phase-soft-starter-for-air-conditioners?v...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Can any one tell me how to delete a topic that is now not relevant. Thankyou

Robbo Retires · Robbo Retires

Hello All My other half is already retired. I have 8 weeks to go but whos counting? we have been doing some research re travel around our beautiful country. This has led us to two caravan and camping shows to date. we are researching vans and cars to tow them. After a short trip to Kakadu this year (acco...

papasmurf · papasmurf

We have purchased a new dmax extra cab and had to install a bocar tray to get the length for the camper we now have a loud whistling noise when camper is on ute just curios if any body has experienced similar problem or has heard of the problem and an easy fix thanks. -- Edited by papasmurf on Sunday 27t...

Tepe · Tepe

Can someone advise me hoow to check if my solar panel is charging the house battery, i have a battery tester. How low can the battery run down before it is renderes useless. Ted

pamjw · pamjw

I have just taken position of my Winnebago Coogee motorhome. I have bought the basics eg electrical cord, power adaptor, water hose, sullage hose, hose bags, levellers and chocks. From motorhome owners, I would like advise on what are the essentials that you feel you should take on a trip. As a fema...

New Member · Stillgone

Hi Folks I am a new member that has been lurking around the site a bit sucking up information so I thought I better do the right thing and join. My wife and I had a camp trailer which we loved for about ten years but we think it is time to move up to the comforts of a caravan. Up till now we have mostly been camp...

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	26518	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Introduction and past, present, and future (Preview) Hi, my name is Ken and my wife's name is Virginia. We travel with one or two dogs, towing the English Caravan we brought back with us from the UK. Last 2 adventures included Dromana Vic to Mandurah, WA and some of the Southwest of WA, from Kulin southward. After we change the present vehicle (1998 Pajero L...	Ecliptic	2	132	04:00 PM Jan 14, 2020 by Ecliptic
	Hi all, yet another RV wannabe. Deciding what rig to buy on a budget for retirement. (Preview) Thinking of a slide-on, but I have already read about a few downsides. Like being top-heavy, and easy to overload. Campervan too small as an option for the two of us, as we like our creature comforts. Usually no shower or loo. Not keen or caravans or huge motor-homes. We would have to buy a very, very old "...	RJ65	2	103	04:23 PM Jan 14, 2020 by RJ65
	Hi to all the grey nomads (Preview) We are new to the forum and feel there is an abundance of knowledge out there and are looking forward to joining in.	pcdc	3	144	01:01 PM Jan 8, 2020 by Dougwe
	RV Insurance query. (Preview) Hi there! Happy NY. We are first time uses of this forum and are hoping someone out there in Nomad land can assist. We are after full comprehensive insurance for our Toyota Coaster (imported from Japan). At this stage we have nearly completed the full fit out. We are looking to register the vehicle e...	Lola Hughes	6	218	09:16 AM Jan 6, 2020 by Lola Hughes
	Cape York (Preview) Hello everyone, Just joined this sight, wondering if anyone recently has traveled to the Cape, if so in what vehicle? did you tow anything? what where the roads like? are the roads sealed? accommodation on the way? We were thinking of going in July. Not wanting to go through deep water at all. Thanks in...	Shazza and Don	4	147	06:14 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Dougwe
	Newbie (Preview) We have just joined, my name is Kevin my wife is Lyn. We have just purchased a used Jayco popup which we plan on leaving on site. When our kids were young we had a Jayco camper but it was always 2 trips 1 to take the camper to where we were staying then another round trip to pick up the boat the same going home. I h...	Oldie	2	233	03:54 PM Dec 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Newbie (Preview) Just a query is it ok to be a member when we only have an onsite van. -- Edited by Oldie on Wednesday 18th of December 2019 05:32:10 AM	Oldie	3	153	03:48 PM Dec 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Gen Sets (Preview) Hi guys Bingo here just joined up as we are heading off in mid January From nsw.Have brought a van and wondering weather i need a Gen set and what type to get cheers look forward to your response	Bingo	12	298	09:50 AM Dec 18, 2019 by Iva Biggen
	New one here. (Preview) Hi all. Been a while just reading post. Registered and able to post now.	Corndoggy	2	219	06:53 PM Dec 12, 2019 by Tony Bev
	hi, new here (Preview) Hi All, Stumbled onto this site while researching info on batteries, glad I did, what a wealth of knowledge on here from experienced travellers. I'm not new to camping and 4x4ing, spent many years (45+) with tents and swags and still do, this has been passed on the my kids and now they have young childre...	tracks	3	288	07:06 AM Dec 4, 2019 by tracks
	toll charges on sydney motorways, (Preview) Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R	reynolds	3	286	07:05 PM Dec 6, 2019 by Valkie
	Newbie (Preview) Hi All, I have been following this site for some time now and thought it would be a good time to join. Myself and my lovely wife (Dru) are retired and generally spend around 6 months of the year touring, usually in the summer as we are AFL fans and members of a club so winter time is taken up with football. We t...	RichardK	6	314	02:44 PM Nov 23, 2019 by RichardK
	Off Grid Air Conditioner (Preview) https://www.microair.net/products/easystart-364-3-ton-single-phase-soft-starter-for-air-conditioners?v...	Heeler	6	361	11:07 AM Nov 21, 2019 by MalcolmJ
	How to delete a topic (Preview) Can any one tell me how to delete a topic that is now not relevant. Thankyou	jeepnudger	1	204	08:50 AM Nov 7, 2019 by dabbler
	Newbie Thanks for adding me. (Preview) Hello All My other half is already retired. I have 8 weeks to go but whos counting? we have been doing some research re travel around our beautiful country. This has led us to two caravan and camping shows to date. we are researching vans and cars to tow them. After a short trip to Kakadu this year (acco...	Robbo Retires	2	302	04:39 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Dougwe
	slide on camper on bocar tray (Preview) We have purchased a new dmax extra cab and had to install a bocar tray to get the length for the camper we now have a loud whistling noise when camper is on ute just curios if any body has experienced similar problem or has heard of the problem and an easy fix thanks. -- Edited by papasmurf on Sunday 27t...	papasmurf	3	265	08:41 PM Oct 29, 2019 by Craig1
	Solar panel (Preview) Can someone advise me hoow to check if my solar panel is charging the house battery, i have a battery tester. How low can the battery run down before it is renderes useless. Ted	Tepe	3	345	08:58 AM Nov 7, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Motorhome (Preview) I have just taken position of my Winnebago Coogee motorhome. I have bought the basics eg electrical cord, power adaptor, water hose, sullage hose, hose bags, levellers and chocks. From motorhome owners, I would like advise on what are the essentials that you feel you should take on a trip. As a fema...	pamjw	9	356	12:22 PM Oct 26, 2019 by pamjw
	New Member (Preview) Hi Folks I am a new member that has been lurking around the site a bit sucking up information so I thought I better do the right thing and join. My wife and I had a camp trailer which we loved for about ten years but we think it is time to move up to the comforts of a caravan. Up till now we have mostly been camp...	Stillgone	3	300	12:33 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Tony Bev
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